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this is by thomas hauser, must be true


Emanuel Steward was an important part of my professional life and also my friend.

He was one of my “go-to” guys. Whenever I was researching a major article - whether it was on fighters from the past or the contemporary boxing scene – I’d call Emanuel. We’d talk about what made this fighter great or how an upcoming bout shaped up. He was unfailingly generous with his time and knowledge. Over the years, we fell into a routine of getting together for lunch or dinner whenever I was on site for an HBO World Championship Boxing or HBO-PPV fight. He wasn’t a snob like some major players on the boxing scene. He treated low-level Internet writers, career club fighters, and everyone else he met with respect.

Emanuel won a national Golden Gloves title in the bantamweight division at age eighteen. After that, he worked as an electrician, an insurance salesman, and a cosmetics distributor. Along the way, he began training fighters and turned the Kronk Gym in Detroit from a neighborhood recreational center into one of the most famous gyms in the world. He was as good behind the microphone as any expert boxing commentator ever. But his greatest impact on the sweet science was as a trainer.

"There's a special bond between a fighter and his trainer," Emanuel told me years ago. "Often, they're the closest two people in camp. Look at the young men who become fighters. Many of them never had a father at home when they were growing up. Or if the father was there, he wasn't a positive influence. So when the relationship between a fighter and his trainer is right, oftentimes the trainer becomes a father figure and the fighter's best friend. The two men develop similar thought patterns and become spiritually synchronized with one another.”

Like many great trainers, Emanuel had a gentle exterior. But a fierce competitive fire burned within. Recently he told photographer Howard Schatz, “The worst experience, not just in boxing, in my life, of pain I experienced was [Thomas Hearns] losing the first fight with Ray Leonard. That was really the most painful experience I’ve ever had. For about a week, I would sit at home and I would cry almost like a baby. I was a mess. I’m a very very hard loser. I may seem gracious as a loser, but losing is hard on me. It’s harder than even on the fighters.”

Hilmer Kenty was Emanuel’s first champion. The first superstar that he developed from scratch was Thomas Hearns. Lennox Lewis and Wladimir Klitschko sought Emanuel’s counsel after hitting bumps in the road, and he helped elevate them to new heights. Hundreds of fighters have borne his imprint over the years.

Michael Buffer summed up the feelings of these fighters and everyone else in boxing when he said of the ritual ten-count for Emanuel, “I don’t know how I’m going to get through it.”

Emanuel loved boxing. And boxing is better for his contribution to it.
 
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The family of Emanuel Steward, the Godfather of Detroit boxing, has asked for prayers and comfort as the 68-year-old boxing icon recuperates from surgery.

"At this point, I'm asking EVERYBODY to LEAVE US ALONE so that we can comfort and communicate with Emanuel," Steward's sister Diane Steward-Jones emailed to the Free Press today. "His surgical team just dropped by and scoffed at the reports he is dead."

Citing friends of Steward, the Free Press incorrectly reported earlier today that Steward was dead. The Free Press regrets the error, and we apologize to the Steward family.

Steward nurtured and guided the likes of Thomas Hearns, Hilmer Kenty and Milton McCrory to world titles in the 1980s at the Kronk Gym on McGraw in Detroit. He has been hospitalized since September and underwent surgery for what his sister called diverticulitis, a stomach disorder.

A prayer vigil was held Sept. 23 in Walled Lake, leading those concerned to believe the illness may be more serious.

Contact Mike Brudenell: 313-222-2115 or [email protected]. Follow him on Twitter M @Mikeb rudenell.
Family gathers with ailing Detroit boxing icon Emanuel Steward | Other Sports | Detroit Free Press | freep.com
 
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DETROIT (WXYZ) - Legendary boxing trainer Emanuel Steward has passed away at age 68 and the family has confirmed his death.

Steward's sister, Diane called me at 3:29 and said, "He went home about half an hour ago. He fought harder than Hagler and Hearns. I'll tell you more later. It's too tough right now."

Steward's health had declined in recent months and he underwent surgery for diverticulosis recently. Diane stated in the phone call that he suffered setback after setback this week and was unable to fight through them.

Earlier in the day, as reports were circulating of Steward's death, Diane refuted that her brother had passed, issuing the following statement via text message at 11:25am Thursday morning.

"You can tell folks that he is alive and being treated by some of the best experts in the world. The Steward family is dismayed and greatly disheartened and disappointed that during this personally challenging time, people would callously and thoughtlessly run wild with untrue statements in order to garner their '15 minutes of fame.'

"Where is the moral compass of those seeking to capitalize on this situation? Does anybody take the time to check out the facts anymore?

"Many of those issuing reckless statements have our phone numbers as well as Emanuel's office number and yet, they haven't called, just issued statements that are terrorizing Emanuel's children, siblings and relatives that aren't able to be here at the hospital.

"SHAME ON THEM! He has feelings and we, his family, have feelings. Consider that and give us our privacy to help our loved ones."

The 68 year-old Steward has been battling an unspecified illness over the past few months and the family has asked for prayers for his recovery.

It was reported late Wednesday on the website of the Detroit Free Press that Steward recently underwent surgery for diverticulosis.

Steward began training boxers in 1971 and is most famous for his work with world champions Thomas Hearns, Hilmer Kenty, Wladimir Klitschko, Miguel Cotto, Oscar de la Hoya and Cornelius "K9" Bundrage.

He fortified the Kronk Gym and transformed it into a boxing haven, respected around the world as one of the best training centers in the world.

Steward was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997 and is also a member of the World Boxing Hall of Fame. He has served as a ringside analyst for HBO's coverage of boxing for many years.
 
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it's going to be weird without him on HBO. kinda feels like losing a grandfather or something.



HBO has issued a statement on the passing of legendary trainer Emanuel Steward.


“There are no adequate words to describe the enormous degree of sadness and loss we feel at HBO Sports with the tragic passing of Manny Steward. For more than a decade, Manny was a respected colleague who taught us so much not only about the sweet science but also about friendship and loyalty. His energy, enthusiasm and bright smile were a constant presence. Ten bells do not seem enough to mourn his passing. His contributions to the sport and to HBO will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.”

-Ken Hershman, President, HBO Sports.
 
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I didn't even care too much about this card.
Now I feel like I have to watch it to pay my dues during the 10 count.

HBO
Saturday, October 27 2012
Turning Stone Casino, Verona, NY
Thomas Dulorme vs. Luis Carlos Abregu (welterweight)
Miguel Vazquez vs. Marvin Quintero (lightweight)
Mauricio Herrera vs. Karim Mayfield (super lightweight)
 
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DE LA HOYA ON STEWARD: "I LEARNED A LOT FROM HIM...I WILL BE FOREVER GRATEFUL FOR HIS HELP"
By Press Release | October 25, 2012

Following the death of Emanuel Steward, one of boxing's most important contemporary figures, former 10-Time World Champion in Six Weight Divisions and President of Golden Boy Promotions, Oscar De La Hoya who trained under Steward in 1997 commented:

"It brings me great grief and sadness to hear of the passing of one of the best and most respected trainers of this era, Emanuel Steward.

"I learned a lot from him during our professional relationship and I will be forever grateful for his help during that time.

"We were also friends and I know I am going to miss him as so many others will too. He was an important part of our boxing community."
 
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My tribute to Emanuel Steward
October 25th, 2012 | Post Comment


emmanuel steward By Mark Havey: Today the world of boxing is mourning the death of a legend. Emanuel Steward is one of the best trainer the world has ever seen. Well known for turning average fighters into pugilist specialists. The man has been the creator of legends.

the cause of death is presently unknown, but what is known is that Steward has been ill. The last few month have seen him admitted to hospital and a cut back in his work and public appearances. Like most people, I just thought this was the result of old age and the answer was for him to slow down. The illness was diverticulitis, but not necessarily the course of death.

Emanuel Steward was never the kind of man to flaunt his greatness. He forever asserted quiet confidence. Nevertheless, the world knew. His manner was unpretentious and his voice quietly affable, but when he spoke, everyone listened.

The illustrious list of fighters who have sought the guidance of this master of boxing is unprecedented. The names include Evander Holyfield, Oliver McCall, Lennox Lewis, Oscar De La Hoya, Julio Cesar Chavez, Milt McCrory, Tony Tucker, Miguel Cotto, current Heavyweight kings the Klitschko, Yuriorkis Gamboa, Prince Naseem and James Toney. The list goes on and on.

Boxing will forever miss Emanuel Steward, but his legacy will live in the history books of our sport. Perhaps he will best be known for setting the standard for moderns coaches.
 
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GARCIA VS. JUDAH NEARLY FINALIZED FOR JANUARY 19
By Ben Thompson | October 26, 2012

According to sources, a January 19 showdown between unified jr. welterweight champion Danny Garcia and former jr. welterweight champion Zab Judah is already close to being finalized. In fact, contracts have already been drawn up for both fighters. The bout will take place at the newly built Barclays Center in Judah's hometown of Brooklyn, New York. Earlier this week, Judah spoke to FightHype.com about the potential clash as if it were virtually a done deal.

"My dream is to unify the jr. welterweight division. I unified the welterweight division, you know what I'm sayin. I was the undisputed welterweight champion of the world. I'm telling you right now as we speak, it's not even Thanksgiving yet, it's not even Halloween yet, and I'm telling you by next year, Zab Judah will be the undisputed jr. welterweight champion of the world," an elated Judah proclaimed in a FightHype exclusive interview. "Danny Garcia is a young kid. He's undefeated, you know what I'm sayin'. He's hungry. Zab Judah is known for eating donuts all day. I eat donuts. Anybody come out here with a donut, I eat it. I take it. Lucas Matthysse, ask him! I take 0's. Vernon Paris, ask him! I eat 'em. I take 'em away, so Danny Garcia, I feel like eating donuts at the top of January."

Much like last Saturday's card, don't be surprised to see more Brooklyn natives also appearing on the card.
 
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OSCAR MOLINA READY TO IDENTIFY HIMSELF IN THE PROS
By Simon Ruvalcaba | October 26, 2012

After achieving his goal of fighting in the Olympics, Oscar Molina is now fully focused on his professional career, recently signing with Bravo Management and Goosen Tutor Promotions. He now joins his brothers Carlos and Javier as a proud Norwalk, California fighting family. The goal now is a world title around his waist as opposed to a gold medal around his neck. In a recent conversation with FightHype.com, Oscar revealed the kind of identity he is expecting in the pro ranks.

A chameleon disguises himself by blending into the environment that it is in. If you ask Oscar who's style he emulates, he'll name a number contrasting styles, including Andre Ward, Marco Antonio Barrera, Floyd Mayweather, and Miguel Cotto to name a few. Much like the chameleon, Molina's fighting identity is determined based on the style of fighter that's across from inside the ring. In the amateurs, Molina displayed a vicious body attack and the type of ring generalship that you rarely see in today's amateur fighting system.

Manager Arnulfo Bravo likes where his fighter stands as a pro, and he made a comparison to Oscar's twin brother Javier, who he also manages. "Right now, Javier has the better pro style, but we had to work on it. Javier came into the pros having to break away from the amateur style, Bravo explained. "Oscar right now, at the beginning of his career, already brings the pro style. Now it's about him developing into the pros and it's my job to protect his career until he's developed, and then find the right opportunities that'll make him a champion."

Goosen Tutor Promotions beat out Top Rank in signing Oscar, and now they can look forward to promoting both twins. Oscar's pro debut could come as soon as November, adding to these exciting times that the Molina family is enjoying. Javier is bouncing back and injury-free since his first pro loss, while Carlos has an opportunity to take his career to the next level with his upcoming clash with former jr. welterweight champion Amir Khan. As for Oscar, we'll have to wait and see how the development goes. A standout amateur, he will now blend into the pro ranks until he is ready to identify himself, but like a chameleon, when he does strike, he just might surprise whoever doesn't notice him in the talent-rich welterweight division.
 
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Hatton-Senchenko to be televised by SHOWTIME in U.S on November 24th
October 26th, 2012 | Post Comment


Hatton Senchenko Hatton vs. Senchenko vyacheslav senchenko ricky hatton By Scott Gilfoid: Showtime will be broadcasting Ricky Hatton’s comeback fight against Vyacheslav Senchenko (32-1, 21 KO’s) on November 24th at 5 p.m ET/PT fromthe Manchester Arena, in Manchester, UK. Get this, the fight is only 10 rounds, not 12 like normal big fights. For a main event that’s poor. Talk about stacking the deck on your favor.

I can understand why Hatton won’t want to fight 12, because it favors him in a short fight because he hasn’t fought for over 3 years, but come on what’s up with Showtime televising a main event that goes only 10 rounds?

As far as the fight goes, expect a lot of wrestling on the inside by Hatton and the referee letting him get away with it instead of breaking the action to give Senchenko room to throw his punches. I hope I’m wrong but I see Hatton all over Senchenko like glue or a sticky cobweb that he can’t off of him. Senchenko has no inside fighting skills and will be completely lost in this fight.

Showtime Sports Executive Vice President Stephen Espinosa said this about the Hatton-Senchenko fight: “This is a very dangerous opponent for a so-called comeback fight. Ricky is showing us that he wants to challenge himself.”

No, I don’t see it that way, Stephen. You need to look at Senchenko’s inflated resume and notice that he never fought anyone that you can call a good fighter during his career. He finally fought a simi-decent fighter in Paulie Malignaggi in his last fight last April and was completely blown out by Malignaggi, who can’t punch at all. This isn’t a “Dangerous opponent” for Hatton’s comeback; this is an easy opponent with a built up record filled with fluff.

What kind of record do you think Senchenko would have if he had fought the following welterweights during his 10 year pro career: Andre Berto, Victor Ortiz, Floyd Mayweather Jr, Thomas Dulorme, Manny Pacquiao, Devon Alexander, Jan Zaveck, Mike Jones, Marcos Maidana, Diego Chavez, Selcuk Aydin, Carson Jones, Ed Paredes, Antonin Decarie, Jo-Jo Dan, Pablo Cesar Cano and Josesito Lopez. I can tell you that Senchenko would lose to everyone of those fighters in my view and would have a record of 0-18, in addition to his knockout loss to the feather-fisted Malignaggi.

I’m telling you, Hatton is doing nothing by fighting Senchenko because he already got exposed by Malignaggi.

Now if Hatton really wanted to show boxing fans something for his comeback fight he’d take on one of those aforementioned fighters. Let’s see how well Hatton would do in his comeback fight against Maidana, Aydin, Lopez, Cano or Paredes. Those guys can punch and he’d have a real test on his hands.

When I heard that Hatton was looking to fight Senchenko, then fight Malignaggi for his WBA title and then retire, I was put off completely by this comeback of his. There’s no risk involved for Hatton because neither Senchenko nor Malignaggi can punch. Senchenko does have a high percentage of knockouts but if you look at who he fought to get most of those KOs you’ll notice that it’s obscure 2nd and 3rd tier opposition, not world class fighters.
 
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The UK fans will mourn for Emanuel Steward too; he gave us Lennox our greatest boxing Champion ever!
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lennox lewis emmanuel steward By Rob Blakeman: Emmanuel Steward’s name will forever be associated with the Kronk gym in Detroit where he had trained legendary fighters such as Thomas (Hitman) Hearns, Evander Holyfield and Lennox Lewis and most recently Vlad Klitschko. He even trained Prince Naseem Hamed at the end of his career, attempting to teach the Prince to dance and use his feet in the way the greats did. No weakling himself, Steward had won 94 of 97 fights boxing as an amateur and was the bantamweight champion of America in 1963. Moving into the seventies he opened the Kronk sweat gym where he soon discovered his first world champion Hilmer Kenty, the first world champion the motor city of Detroit had seen since the great Joe Louis. The first real glimpse of Stewards talent came shining through in 1980 with the then vicious welterweight Hearns.

Steward was instrumental in constructing what is still regarded as the one of the greatest fights of all time, the super-fight between Hearns and Sugar Ray Leonard. Typically modest Steward said the whole thing was done in an hour. Hearns then went on to fight in THE greatest fight ever against Marvelous Marvin Hagler getting knocked out in the third round.

Steward went on to become trainer and mentor to a total of 43 world champions. He also had a wonderful secondary career as a ringside analyst alongside Larry Merchant for HBO boxing. He would take champions and re-model them. Not only in fighting style but adding little quirky ideas, such as the time he gave Hearns a pair of white shorts to box in. Steward said the lighter colour was what had inspired Ali to be so light on his feet as he had shadow boxed in front of a full length mirror. Dark shorts said Steward, made you feel heavy.

He created tighter defensive systems for two of the dominant heavyweight champions of the last decade – Lewis and Klitschko, rehabilitating both after each had come off losses. Lennox became the most successful British Heavyweight ever retiring at the top and defeating in rematches his only two conquerors. He had fought Tyson, Holyfield, all of his peers and beaten them all. The list of champions at one time under Stewards guidance remains impressive; James Toney, Gerald McClellan, Jermaine Taylor Miguel Cotto, Wilfred Benetiz, Michael Moorer, Mike McCollum and Oscar De La Hoya all came to Steward for his guidance. He taught them to blend balance, movement, power and speed with a vibrant enthusiasm that was contagious. Steward loved boxing and loved to talk boxing, day or night. He had been fighting a stomach cancer for some time until his death on Thursday 25th. A true Hall of Famer, boxing has lost one of the Greats. With Angelo Dundee passing away not so long ago, we may not see the like of Emmanuel Steward again.
 
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Lennox Lewis - "I’m completely devastated by the passing of my long time friend, mentor and trainer Emanuel "Manny" Steward"
By Media Report on Doghouse Boxing (Oct 26, 2012)
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Manny Stewart

I’m completely devastated by the passing of my long time friend, mentor and trainer Emanuel “Manny” Steward. Manny has helped me get through some of the biggest fights in my career and I only regret that I couldn’t return the favour and see him through his biggest fight.

We’ve maintained a close relationship and the last time we spoke he seemed his usual upbeat self so it was very disturbing to hear about his illness and rapid decline. It is with a heavy heart that realization of what I hoped were just rumors are now in fact true. Manny always told me I was the best, but the truth is, HE was the best and I’m grateful, privileged and honoured to be counted among his many historic successes.

This has been a very tragic year for the boxing world, but today we’ve truly lost one of it’s crown jewels. Manny was giving, selfless, compassionate and stern. He always gave back to the community and never forgot where he came from. He was an institution unto himself and I’m proud to have had him in my corner for so many years.

I’m extremely grateful for the time that I was given with him and he will be severely missed by all who knew and loved him. I’ll miss his smile, his frank no holds barred truthfulness and our discussions on boxing and life. My prayers and condolences go out to his family at this very difficult time.

-Lennox Lewis
 
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50 Cent's Nevada promoter application received



by Lem Satterfield
Oct 24th, 2012

Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer has received a promotional application from rapper 50 Cent (aka, Curtis Jackson), who has submitted the paper work under the banner of SMS Promotions.

Jackson had been attempting to become a promoter by launching TMT ("The Money Team") Promotions with Floyd Mayweather Jr.

But that is apparently no longer the case, as Mayweather is not listed in the information provided, according to Kizer. The letters "SMS" represent Jackson's audio head phones line.

"Floyd Mayweather's name is not mentioned, and he has changed the name of the company to SMS Promotions," said Kizer, who expects the application to be the subject of the NSAC's mid-November meeting.

"We will have a big meeting in mid-November. Nothing is set. We probably won't know the exact date until early November, but it will probably be around Nov. 15."

Jackson already has obtained a license in New York, according to New York State Athletic Commission director Melvina Lathan.

"Basically you're looking for three things" in regard to an applicant's qualifications for being a promoter, said Kizer, during an earlier interview with RingTV.com.

"We're looking at the background of the people involved and their personal history. You're also looking at the financial wherewithal of the company and then you're also looking at the ability of the company to do promotions. In other words, whether they have the business acumen to do promotions."

That November meeting, said Kizer, will also likely be used to select the referee and the judges for the fourth bout between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, who are scheduled to meet on Dec. 8 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
 
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FLOYD MAYWEATHER SR: "IT'S BEEN CRAZY THE AMOUNT OF BOXING PEOPLE WE HAVE LOST"
By Percy Crawford | October 29, 2012

After a history of animosity towards each other, world-class trainers Floyd Mayweather Sr. and Emanuel Steward had set their differences aside and patched things up recently, even exchanged phone numbers. Unfortunately, that's as far as their amended relationship would get before Steward's untimely death last week. "We have had our arguments and disagreements in the past, but we saw each other recently and we patched things up and he gave me his phone number. When I heard he was sick, I tried to call him, but it said his voicemail was full and I was never able to talk to him," Mayweather Sr. revealed, explaining that he tried to get in contact with him.

Having dealt with his own illness [Sarcoidosis], Mayweather Sr. has learned to appreciate life much more as of late. "You just never know Percy, and when the man upstairs calls your number, that's it. But I just thank him each and every day I get up, and we should all thank him for giving us another day," he continued. "I tell you what man, it's been crazy the amount of boxing people we have lost this year, that's for sure!"

Again, FightHype.com sends its deepest condolences to the Steward family during this time.
 
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Alexander must fight Brook for world title, warns IBF as negotiations continue

By Martin Domin
29 October 2012

Devon Alexander has been ordered to defend his IBF welterweight title against mandatory challenger Kell Brook or risk losing his belt.

The 25-year-old American won the strap when he outpointed Randall Bailey on October 20, just hours after Brook, 26, knocked out Hector Saldivia in the final eliminator.

And the IBF now expect Alexander and Brook to fight before the end of February.

Both camps are holding out for home advantage with Brook's promoter Eddie Hearn keen to bring the bout to Sheffield.

But if an agreement cannot be reached, the clash will go to purse bids by the end of November.

'They (Team Alexander) have not been given a deadline. If things go as planned the two should fight within about 135 days,' IBF Championships Chairman Lindsey Tucker told World Boxing News.

'The fight would then go to bids if the parties cannot come to an agreement as Brook is his mandatory and Alexander can’t fight an optional.'

Alexander's trainer Kevin Cunningham insists his charge wants to fight on home soil.

'I don't see anything special about Kell Brook,' he told ESPN. 'He can be next if he comes to the US We plan on defending the title and we will fight Brook anywhere in the US.'

But Hearn remains confident he can bring the title fight to Sheffield.

'We will be doing all we can to try and make this fight in the UK,' he said. 'I read Kevin Cunningham's comments and, with all due respect, it's not up to him or Devon where the fight is.

'We have now entered an official negotiation period with his team, and if we can't find a middle ground, then we will go to purse bids. If I win the purse bids, then Alexander has no choice but to come and fight in England or vacate the title.

'I know we can easily fill the 12,000-seat Sheffield Arena, and we also have significant domestic and international TV backing. If we are in a purse bid situation, I am confident we can be very competitive.'
 
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Latest Tweet Fuels Speculation About A De La Hoya Comeback

By Keith Idec

Oscar De La Hoya further fueled speculation about a comeback Sunday on Twitter.

The former six-division champion tweeted: I’m really confident I can do some damage to any 54 pounder in the world, except “Saul Canelo Alvarez.”

That tweet was issued a week after Richard Schaefer, chief executive officer for De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, said the company was planning something “huge” for February at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Schaefer did not suggest then that the “huge” event has anything to do with De La Hoya, but the 39-year-old promoter acknowledged last month that he seriously contemplated coming back to headline Golden Boy’s inaugural card at Barclays Center on Oct. 20.

The 1992 Olympic gold medalist said then that he gave serious consideration to a rematch against Germany’s Felix Sturm. De La Hoya out-pointed Sturm in an extremely competitive middleweight title fight many boxing observers contend De La Hoya lost three months before his ninth-round knockout loss to Bernard Hopkins in September 2004.

The East Los Angeles native last fought in December 2008, when Filipino superstar Manny Pacquiao pummeled him into submission over eight stunningly one-sided rounds in Las Vegas.

De La Hoya, who officially retired in April 2009, said after that lopsided loss that getting down to the welterweight limit of 147 pounds for the first time in 7½ years for the Pacquiao showdown impacted his poor performance. He weighed in at 145 pounds for the Pacquiao fight, his lowest weight since he tipped the scales at 140 for a WBC super lightweight title defense against Miguel Angel Gonzalez in January 1997.

He fought almost exclusively at 154 pounds in the 6½ years prior to opposing Pacquiao, hence his tweet about competing at that weight.

De La Hoya (39-6, 30 KOs), who remains in top physical condition, has repeatedly said since retiring that he no longer has the will to train and spar the way he would need to do to continue competing at boxing’s elite level.
 
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if Oscar comes back, it wouldn't be in Brooklyn. Richard was obviously talking about Garcia vs Judah.

and if oscar comes back the only guy I can see him fight is Ricky Hatton, since he was going to fight him until Pac ruined his plan.

but I highly doubt oscar comes back at all.
 
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Oscar vs canelo u guyz will see lol $$$$$ and people said top rank is bad.imagine how much money a fight oscar vs canelo would bring. Who else is de la hoya going to pick? Gbp just trying to get paid with out risking the ginger. 5 de mayo canelo vs oscar $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ cotto,mayweather and sergio are to risky for they future cash cow